Fishing spot map with live conditions
Public fishing access in Montana and Alabama. Tap a pin to see the spot’s conditions score, the reasons behind it and the species reported there.
How the conditions score works
The score runs from 0 to 10 and is rebuilt every hour from public data. Each factor adds points:
| Factor | Source | What scores well |
|---|---|---|
| Stream flow | Nearest USGS gauge (within 30 km) | Stable flow; a sharp spike scores lowest |
| Water clarity | USGS turbidity, where measured | Clear water |
| Pressure trend | Open-Meteo | Falling pressure ahead of a front |
| Air temperature | National Weather Service | 55°F and warmer |
| Water temperature | USGS, where measured | 50–68°F (trout range) |
| Cloud cover and wind | National Weather Service | Overcast skies, light wind |
| Solunar period | Calculated from moon phase and position | Major periods, dawn and dusk |
Worked example
A river spot with stable flow (+2.5), clear water (+0.5), falling pressure (+2), 58°F air (+1.5), overcast skies (+0.5), light wind (+0.15) and a minor solunar period (+0.85) scores about 8.0 — “Excellent”. The same spot after a cold front, with rising pressure (+0.5) and 40°F air (+0.5), drops to about 5.5 — “Fair”.
Questions
Is the fishing spot map free?
Yes. The map, every spot and every conditions score are free, with no account and no ads.
Where do the spots come from?
From state agencies: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks fishing access sites and community ponds, and Alabama Department of Conservation boat ramps and public fishing lakes.
How often are conditions updated?
Every hour. Each spot is matched to the nearest USGS stream gauge within 30 km and to the latest weather for its area.
Why does a spot say “No stream gage nearby”?
Some lakes and ponds have no USGS gauge within 30 km. The score then uses weather and solunar factors only and gives flow a neutral middle value.
Is the score a guarantee?
No. It is a rules-based summary of published angling factors, shown with its reasons so you can judge it. Always check local regulations and water safety.
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